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As England prepare to face Mexico at the historic Azteca Stadium, coach Thomas Tuchel's press conference was dominated by questions about Argentina's infamous 1986 World Cup quarterfinal at the same venue.
Didier Deschamps became the most successful coach in World Cup history by match wins after France beat Paraguay to reach the quarterfinals, surpassing Germany's Helmut Schon's record of 16 victories.
A cat named Milu from Brazil's Minas Gerais state, which has correctly predicted all of Brazil's World Cup results so far, has forecast a victory against Norway in the round of 16.
In central Gaza's Deir al-Balah, displaced children play football in the sand while their dreams fade. Across the strip, thousands of bodies lie unrecovered under rubble as 1.7 million people have been displaced, CNN…
Midfielder Lucas Paqueta will miss Brazil's round-of-16 match against Norway at MetLife Stadium due to a hamstring injury, AFP reported.
Lisandro Martinez, who scored in stoppage time against Cape Verde, has revealed he contemplated retirement after suffering a serious knee injury last year.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 round-of-16 lineup is complete, with clashes including Portugal vs Spain, Brazil vs Norway, and defending champions Argentina vs Egypt.
France enter the round of 16 as the tournament's most consistent side, with Kylian Mbappe tied on 6 goals with Lionel Messi and a chance to become the World Cup's all-time top scorer.
An own goal in the 111th minute settled a dramatic round-of-32 encounter in which Cape Verde twice equalized against the defending champions.
Lionel Messi became the first player to score 20 World Cup goals as Argentina edged Cape Verde 3-2 in a record-breaking round-of-32 encounter.
Defending champions Argentina needed extra time to beat World Cup debutants Cape Verde 3-2 after the African side twice fought back from behind.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha revealed the emotional exchange with Lionel Messi after Argentina's 3-2 extra-time victory, including a jersey swap and mutual praise.
John Arias' 14th-minute goal secured a 1-0 victory for Colombia over Ghana in Kansas City, sending the South Americans into the World Cup last 16 for the fourth time.
A tiny island nation of 530,000 people took the defending world champions to 120 minutes, equalizing twice before a cruel own goal ended their remarkable World Cup debut.
Police said Mostafa Kazi, 75, was attacked with sharp weapons and a hammer while walking to a meeting intended to resolve a dispute between two villages over a football match.
Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul urged his younger teammates to give everything against Cape Verde, warning that any match in the jersey could be their last.
A 75-year-old man who went to mediate a football-related dispute between two villages in Narail was ambushed and killed, police said.
The Narail district branch of the Bangladesh Sports Press Association held a discussion meeting to mark World Sports Journalists' Day on July 2.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France defeated Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup knockout round, taking his tally to nine goals in knockout matches and surpassing Ronaldo Nazario's record.
A new web series starring Bangladesh football captain Jamal Bhuiyan explores the Brazil-Argentina rivalry that grips Bangladeshi neighborhoods during every World Cup.
An emotional letter written by 8-year-old Argentine fan Manu Litvi to Lionel Messi on the footballer's 39th birthday went viral and earned the boy and his family an invitation to watch Argentina at the…
Reigning European champions Spain face Austria in the World Cup round of 32, with Lamine Yamal and Rodri leading a side that thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 and edged Uruguay 1-0 in the group stage.
Argentina received a boost before the World Cup knockout round as center-back Cristian Romero returned to training after a knee injury, with coach Scaloni considering starting him against Cape Verde.
When three-time world champions Argentina face tiny Cape Verde, playing in their first-ever World Cup, it will be more than a football match — it will be a collision of experience and dreams.
Five-time world champions Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 and secure their place in the round of 16, where they will face Norway with a potential quarterfinal against England or Mexico.
Portugal and Croatia meet in a blockbuster World Cup round of 32 clash at Toronto Stadium on Friday, in what may be the last World Cup match for either Cristiano Ronaldo or Luka Modric.
FIFA confirmed that Canadian referee Drew Fischer will officiate the World Cup round of 32 match between Argentina and Cape Verde at Miami Stadium on Friday.
Reigning European champions Spain face Austria in the World Cup round of 32 with Lamine Yamal yet to play a full 90 minutes, and a daunting statistic hanging over them: Spain have not won…
DR Congo coach Sebastien Desabre was told his father had died in the middle of the press conference following his team's dramatic 2-1 World Cup round of 32 loss to England in Atlanta.
The United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 at Bay Area Stadium in San Francisco to reach the round of 16 for only the second time in their World Cup history, despite playing the…
From Cape Verde's 40-year-old Vozinha to Paraguay's Orlando Gil, the 2026 World Cup has become a stage for goalkeepers, with extraordinary saves and penalty heroics rivaling the strikers for headlines.
England captain Harry Kane surpassed Pele's 12 World Cup goals with a brace against DR Congo in the round of 32, taking his career total to 13 and drawing level with France's Just Fontaine.
At least two people died of asphyxiation in a crowd crush near the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City after Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of 16 for…
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player sent off under FIFA's new mouth-covering rule after he covered his mouth during an argument with a Mexican striker in the World Cup round of 32.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France dominated Sweden 3-0 in the World Cup round of 32, eliminating the Swedes and booking their place in the round of 16.
Five-time world champions Brazil have never won a match against Norway in four meetings, and the two sides now meet in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 with the statistical edge favoring the…
Ronald Koeman stepped down as Netherlands head coach less than 24 hours after a dramatic penalty shootout loss to Morocco in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, hinting he may end his coaching…
Cape Verde, the surprise package of the World Cup, faces turmoil before its knockout match against holders Argentina after the team's captain was accused of rape, according to Brazilian outlet Globo. The allegation, made…
Portugal began the World Cup as one of the favourites but have underperformed, and after a flat goalless display against Colombia, the traditional Portuguese newspaper A Bola named Cristiano Ronaldo the worst player on…
Lionel Messi appears to be playing his sixth World Cup on a record-setting mission. With six goals at the end of the 2026 group stage, the Argentina captain has scored more than -- or…
The football World Cup is being held with 48 teams for the first time, expanding the knockout stage to 32 teams. Under the new format, not only the top two from each group but…
Lionel Messi has again shown that, however much his age rises, his hunger for goals has not dimmed at all. Coming on as a substitute against Jordan on Monday, the in-form Argentina captain scored…
Iran were eliminated from the World Cup group stage despite finishing third and going unbeaten, after a stoppage-time goal against Egypt was ruled out by VAR for an unusual offside. Playing all three matches…
Iran captain Mehdi Taremi has sharply criticised FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino over the management of his country's World Cup campaign. Calling the World Cup travel and logistics a disaster, he said his…
Who is the best, Messi or Ronaldo? It is an endless debate in the football world. Lionel Messi is the king on the pitch, while Cristiano Ronaldo is often called the emperor of drama.…
Cape Verde made history on their World Cup debut, drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia in Houston to finish second in Group H and reach the round of 32. They became the smallest country by…
Austria and Algeria meet in their final Group J match on Saturday. Both are on three points, in second and third place. Even a draw would all but ensure both reach the knockouts, yet…
In the village of Povoacao Velha on Boa Vista island, there was only one television. On World Cup nights, villagers crowded in front of it, and a small boy stood at the back, watching…
For some people, the World Cup means seeing the world up close -- a way to make some moments of life eternal. Tapan Chowdhury's story is just such a tale. He is managing director…
Ivory Coast secured their first ever World Cup knockout-stage qualification with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao in Philadelphia, with all the goals coming from veteran forward Nicolas Pepe. A draw would have been enough,…
Japan and Sweden played out a 1-1 draw in Arlington, Texas, on the final day of World Cup group play, with both sides securing their place in the round of 32. The result also…
Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 in Kansas City to finish top of Group F with seven points, avoiding a potential last-32 meeting with five-time world champions Brazil. The simultaneous 1-1 draw between Japan and Sweden…
Germany suffered their first defeat of the World Cup, losing 2-1 to Ecuador in New Jersey on the final day of group play. Despite the setback, the four-time world champions advanced to the round…
Brazil and Argentina have both topped their groups at the 2026 World Cup and are placed on opposite sides of the bracket, raising the prospect of a semifinal meeting that would be their first…
Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. has broken Pelé's long-standing record of 77 goals as Brazil's all-time leading international scorer, claiming a mark that stood for decades. Among his other career landmarks, he was the decisive…
Argentina captain Lionel Messi said he will keep playing for as long as his body allows and he can contribute to his team, but declined to comment on whether he would play at the…
Argentine striker Julian Alvarez reportedly views Barcelona as his preferred next club after hearing positive accounts of the city and the club from Lionel Messi, Spanish outlet Gigantes FC reported. Barcelona are said to…
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is planning several changes to his starting lineup for Saturday's final Group J match against Jordan, having already secured a knockout-round berth, TyC Sports reported. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and captain…
Two men selected from thousands of applicants — Kevin Akoto, a chef from Florida, and Austin Franklin, a content creator from Philadelphia — are each earning $50,000 for watching every one of the 104…
Brazil have taken sole possession of the World Cup's all-time goals record after beating Scotland 3-0, bringing their tournament total to 244 goals. Germany, who were level with Brazil at 241 goals entering the…